Subway
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2014
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Subway stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 14, 2014. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Subway is from Apr 14, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 14, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 8, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: COLD WATER AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TRICKLING FROM FAUCET WHEN TURNED ON, NOT UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST PROVIDE WITHIN 48HRS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: WATER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY UPON RELEASE AND INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE COVING WHERE WALL MEETS FLOOR IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR OUTER STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT REAR OUTER STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE COVING WHERE WALL MEETS FLOOR IN FRONT OF EXPOSE HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK AT REAR . MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 18, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN STAFF RESTROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK WALLBASE ABOVE 3COMP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT STAFF RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENT STAFF RESTROOM.
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Jul 2, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN STAFF RESTROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK WALLBASE ABOVE 3COMP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT STAFF RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENT STAFF RESTROOM.
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Mar 21, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD AT REAR STAFF RESTROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STOR WET MOP HEADS UP AT ALL TIMES TO DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE.
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Dec 11, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: (7-42-090) PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME (FROM 11/23/11 REPORT #614624-NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE/NO CERTIFICATES POSTED). MUST HAVE A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES OPEN, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, MEATBALLS, SEAFOOD SALAD), ARE PREPARED/SERVED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: LEVER AT THE ICE CHUTE OF THE SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE, CABINET BELOW THIS MACHINE, SINK DRAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BATHROOM LIGHT FIXTURE NOT WORKING, MUST REPLACE/FIX.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BATHROOM VENT NOT WORKING, MUST FIX. FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IS LEAKING, MUST ADDRESS.
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Nov 23, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS- HAM, CHICKEN, BEEF,ETC.- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON COOLER CONDENSER UNDER SANDWICH PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jan 11, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, DELI MEATS, ETC.) ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063463 15.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT COVERED ON WALL, NOT SEEN IN PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND IN PLAIN PUBLIC VIEW. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 18, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No one on premises with a valid sanitation certificate while handling/serving P.H.F. Must have such person at times.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must clean wall around rear prep table & provide missing ceiling tiles above dry storage rack in rear.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Must fix leaky faucet at 3-comp sink.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Must better organize or remove unnecessary articles under front handsink, to prevent pest harborage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Apr 14, 2014. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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